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Sun Dec 15, 2024 3:27 pm

Over the weekend the team celebrated the wedding of the body and chassis. Of course, both had already been together a few times before to check the fit, but now it's official.

Photo credit: Sascha Mehn

Sun Dec 15, 2024 3:32 pm

Looks fantastic.

Can't wait to see the engine and interior come together.

Sun Dec 15, 2024 3:34 pm

More of the same event.

Photo credit: Axel Struwe

Sun Dec 15, 2024 3:36 pm

And more.

Photo credit: Christian Grundmann

Sun Dec 15, 2024 10:02 pm

More photos from Airmighty.

Sun Dec 15, 2024 11:58 pm

Is that thing beautiful!

Mon Dec 16, 2024 12:39 am

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Mon Dec 16, 2024 1:12 am

Wow does it look so good here, really great job by all involved =D>

Mon Dec 16, 2024 2:38 am

the details are perfect. 8)
it's amazing, when the shape and colour is right, how evocative it is. I can almost see men in overcoats and hats standing round it while at the same time remember my boyish wonder as the brooke bond collector card slipped out of the packet of tea...

Mon Dec 16, 2024 7:29 am

So beautiful!! Great work guys!

Tue Dec 17, 2024 2:20 am

Hello from Germany. I happened to be at Grundmann's with Karmann Ghia friends to look at the collection. Traugott Grundmann then showed us the hall with the 30/26. Absolutely top class and very impressive. I'm very excited about HO2026. Greetings and have a good time everyone

from left to right:

Herman Bossink (Dutch Karmann Ghia Lover),
Michael Mösinger (Expert for brazilian SP2, Type411, GF Buggy and Karmann Ghia Type 14)
the famous Traugott Grundmann
mayself (early Lowlight Karmann Ghia owner)
Lutz Gaas (german Karmann Ghia book author and Karmann Ghia Specialist)
Carsten Klein (german Karmann Ghia Type34 specialist with own collection)

Tue Dec 17, 2024 8:50 pm

that first video with it driving will be so satisfying.

Wed Dec 18, 2024 5:18 am

Incredible work!

I can't wait to see and photograph this in person.

Thu Dec 19, 2024 12:11 am

The guys have had a bit of fun and fitted a period correct and original Stuttgart license plate IIIA-35610. The number combination is not correct for this car as it should be IIIA-37026, however it is very close right in between the plates used on the V3 and the W30 cars. The V3 had the plates IIIA-34XXX and the W30 had the plates IIIA-37XXX.

The correct one will be made to suit this car's identity. The rear plate will be painted onto the body as was done in case of the VW38/06.

Thu Dec 19, 2024 2:38 am

I can't wait for the book to come out...

Thu Dec 19, 2024 3:11 am

Nice touch, its got to have a plate to complete the look.

Mon Feb 10, 2025 8:11 pm

The next big step of making and installing of the interior is well under way. Just like it was in case of the VW38/06, this job is being done by Wagenmanufaktur. Marcus has been busy with getting all the custom-made pieces to fit the body. As you can imagine, nothing on this car is the same as the split Beetle as every piece of headliner, carpet and door-card had to be made entirely from scratch going only by available photos.

All photos: courtesy of Wagenmanufaktur.

Tue Feb 11, 2025 1:17 am

Thanks for sharing these new pictures, it's a real work of art in there.

Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:02 pm

=D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>
This is an amazing build!

Mon Mar 03, 2025 12:25 am

Exciting news!

The first drive at the Grundmann collection backyard at Hessisch Oldendorf. Not sure why it had to be in the dark, perhaps to show off the lights?

These photos are screen-grabs from the video below.

https://youtu.be/PxwBCmrpsfE